Linda Carole Pitts was born on July 15, 1946 in Brookville, the daughter of John J. and Lloyd A. Strohmier Smith. In her teen-age years, she was active in band at New Salem High School, sang with the Wen Melas Choir and participated in 4-H. Later, Linda worked for the Schnadig Corporation for over 25 years and raised 4 children. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rushville. Linda enjoyed family gatherings, sewing, reading and spending time with her beloved dog, Gus. On Friday, August 11, 2017, at the age of 71, she passed away at St. Vincent Hospital.
Those surviving who will cherish Linda’s memory include her children, Frann (Phil) Hedges of Indianapolis, John Pitts, and Raelynn (David) Smith, both of Carmel; grandchildren, Kristin Hedges, Michael Smith, Jeffrey (Amber) Pitts Jr., Darrin Smith, Shanna Smith, Richard Ryan and Kourtney Hedges; one brother, Tom (Linda) Smith of Rushville; one sister, Janice (Jack) Hunt of Greenfield, and 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Allen Pitts, Sr., and a granddaughter, Nichole Rene Hedges.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Services, officiated by Roy Ice of St. Paul United Methodist Church will begin at 2 p.m. and burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery, Whitcomb.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Paul United Methodist Church of Rushville or to the Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Linda Pitts.